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State Government

Board Rejects Requirement For Doctors To Disclose Probation Status

October 30, 2015 | Ben Bradford

California doctors who are on probation will not have to tell their patients.

Environment

First Fines In California Drought Issued To Cities And Agencies

October 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Californian regulators issued fines for the first time to urban water suppliers that failed to meet conservation goals.

Environment

Brown Declares State Of Emergency Due To Tree Die-Off

October 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency because of the millions of dead and dying trees in the state. The drought and a beetle infestation have killed an estimated 22 million trees and that's increasing wildfire risk.

Police Arrest McClatchy High Teacher After Physical Altercation With Student

October 30, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

UPDATE: A McClatchy High School teacher has been arrested and placed on leave after an altercation with a student, officials said Friday. The district is investigating whether or not alcohol was involved.

State Government

Is Voting In Costume Legal In California?

October 30, 2015 | Ben Adler

It’s the latest viral Internet video: Ukranian police arresting someone dressed as Chewbacca, who drove Darth Vader to the polls. With Halloween on the horizon, we couldn’t help but wonder: Can Californians wear costumes to vote

Health Care

California Appeals Court Rejects Right-To-Die Lawsuit

October 30, 2015

(AP) - A California appeals court has rejected a lawsuit by three terminally ill patients that sought to clear the way for doctors to prescribe them fatal medication.

Environment

State Releasing Latest Water Figures, Discussing Penalties

October 30, 2015

(AP) - The State Water Resources Control Board is poised to reveal what enforcement methods it is taking to ensure people continue to reduce their monthly water use by 25 percent during California's relentless drought.

Business Journal: Minimum Wage Raise, New Construction, Escape Room

October 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

Jack Robinson, Sacramento Business Journal's editor, joins us to discuss this week's top business stories.

Environment

San Joaquin County Restricts Wood Burning

October 30, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

Restrictions on the use of wood burning stoves and fireplaces begin this Sunday in the San Joaquin Valley. The "Check Before You Burn" program will run through February.